Chicago's hot -- stay cool in a museum

Heather Stone, Chicago Tribune

What: It's not just space movies; the Adler Planetarium also has exhibits about our relationship with the universe. Where: 1300 South Lake Shore Drive; (312) 922-7827 Info: http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/

With temperatures rising -- not to mention the occasional cloudburst -- why not check out one of Chicago's many fine museums? Here are just a few of the more popular options downtown and nearby; check out the city's tourism page for more museums.